Pokhara Avengers set 146-run target for Sudurpaschim Royals in NPL

Pokhara Avengers posted a total of 145 runs in their match against Sudurpaschim Royals in the Nepal Premier League on Wednesday, 28 October 2026. The performance set a target of 146 runs for Sudurpaschim to secure victory in the contest. Arjun Gharti finished as the highest scorer for the Pokhara side, registering 40 runs from 25 balls. His innings contained four boundaries and one hit over the fence. Opening batter Mahedi Hasan generated momentum early in the innings, collecting 32 runs facing 21 deliveries, which featured four hits to the boundary along with a single six. Team captain Kushal Bhurtel added 21 runs off 17 balls, striking two boundaries during his stay at the crease. Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan accumulated 14 runs from 16 deliveries. Other contributions came from Dhananjaya Lakshan, who managed 11 runs off 16 balls before being run out, while Sadeera Samarawickrama added eight runs. Among the Sudurpaschim bowlers, Anil Kharel returned the most successful figures, capturing three wickets for 23 runs across his three overs. Captain Dipendra Singh Airee delivered a economical spell, taking one wicket for 21 runs in four overs. Fast bowler Scott Kuggeleijn conceded 49 runs in his four overs while taking one wicket, with Hemant Dhami also picking up a single wicket.